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05 Jun

Assam Chief Minister launched NEP, 2020

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 formally for Higher Educational Institutes in the state, Assam. With the help of NEP, 2020 will lead to transformation in both school and higher educational sectors in the state. The launch ceremony was held at Guwahati University in the presence of Assam Government official including Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. “The NEP was envisioned under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of preparing our youth for the future and its adoption marks a historic day for Assam. As a part of the policy, we should focus on imparting…

05 Jun

Assam Assembly speaker advices common people

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Assam, electricity tariff has increased and people are unhappy with government due to the increase. Also there lots of chaos in state due to frequently increasing electricity tariff. Opposition parties have also criticized the BJP government due to the increase in electricity tariff. Assam Assembly speaker Biswajit Daimary has adviced people for those who cannot afford electricity. Daimary said, “The electricity tariff has increased. Don’t switch on the fans if you cannot afford it. Sit under a tree.” BJP government has also reacted regarding the electricity tariff. “The government buys electricity from companies and if they inflate the price,…

03 Jun

Extreme heat in Assam, education institutes timing rescheduled

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Assam, Nagaon district administration has rescheduled the timing of classes for all educational institutes with immediate effect. As per reports, the reschedule of timing was done due to rising heat temperature in the state, the timing is rescheduled to 7:30 am. "Considering the above and in the interest of the public, the timing of following categories Educational Institutions (Government and private) under Nagaon District is hereby rescheduled," the notification said. "The timings of Lower Primary (LP) schools will start from 7:30 am to 12:15 pm, Middle English (ME) school timings are 7:30 to 12:45 pm and higher secondary schools start…

03 Jun

Green solar energy plant installed in military station, Guwahati

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Indian Army has planned to make Narengi Military Station a completely renewable-based military station in Guwahati, Assam. According to the sources, the decision was taken due to rising heat temperature in the city, Guwahati, its main purpose is to mitigate climate change in the station. For this initiative, the Indian army has installed a green solar energy plant with a capacity of 1 MW (Mega Watt) at the military station to benefit the troops of the Indian army.

02 Jun

AEC accident case; Assam CM orders probe panel

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On Monday, in an accident 7 students from Assam Engineering College (AEC) were killed. In view to the incident Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ordered the education department to institute a high-level inquiry committee. According to the sources, the principal of the AEC and the superintendent of the hostel to which the ill-fated students belonged “would be asked to go on leave” till the enquiry is completed and the report will be examined by the government. Assam Chief Minister asked education department to form another one more committee to look into the rules and regulations in the hostels of…

02 Jun

Sanjukta Dutta designer dress in Cannes, 2023

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Every year international Cannes Film Festival is celebrated and this year too the film festival was celebrated. Indian celebrities were seen ruling the Cannes Film Festival globally, with their elegant outfits. Along with the popular designers’ outfit, Assam fashion designer Sanjukta Dutta presented Assam’s silk designer dress on the red carpet. Designer Sanjukta Dutta’s model Ingrida Ilgine walks the red carpet wearing a hooded neon gown made from paat silk or mulberry silk. Sharing this on social media, the designer wrote, "My small effort for bringing Assam silk to global podium takes another step when internationally famous model Ingrida Ilgine…

01 Jun

Assam Government partnership with FlyBig flight service

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On Thursday, in a partnership with FlyBig operator Guwahati to Silchar flight service was flagged off to improve connectivity between the states. Tourism minister Jayanta Mallabaruah tweeted after the launch of flight, “ATDCL (Assam Tourism Development Corporation Ltd) will support FlyBig through viability gap funding and weekly operation of flights in both the sectors will be decided mutually by both the parties. These flights will follow a schedule of operating at 7.30 am to Silchar from Guwahati and it will have a return journey from Silchar at 8.30 am every day.” On March, 2023, Assam Government inked a Memorandum of…

01 Jun

After mustard seeds procurement, PSS to extend in dairy farmers

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Assam Government will buy mustard seeds from the farmers at a higher rate under the Price Support Scheme (PSS). Assam CM said, the procurement will be done through the Assam State Agricultural Board and Assam Food and Civil Supplies Corporation as the state-level agencies and NAFED as the central agency. Within 3 days of the procurement the amount will be credited to the farmers. The procurement period will start from May 29 to August 26. Starting with mustard seeds, the state government will next extend the enhanced support price scheme to the…

31 May

School principal arrested in Karimganj, Assam

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In Karimganj, Assam, a school principal got arrested for sexually assaulting a minor girl, student of the school. According to the reports, the principal named Asar Uddin called the girl in his room and tried to sexually assault her. Asar tried to threaten her to fail in all subject if she reveals the incident to anyone. Later, the girl’s family lodged a FIR against the principal in Badarpur Police Station. Police registered a case against him under Protection of Children from the Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and some other sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and issued an arrest…

31 May

Losing gadgets in fire accident, Assam content creator gets help from Bhuvan Bam

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Bhuvan Bam one of the most popular content creator of India, known for sketches and OTT web series ‘Taaza Khabar’. Recently the content creator helped Assam content creator Roshan of Roshan Talks of Assam. As per reports, in a fire accident at Roshan’s home, his important gadgets were burnt due to which he couldn’t continue his work. But soon Bhuvan Bam helped the content creator of Assam by sending him gadgets that were important for him to make videos. Roshan received Gopro 10, a laptop, microphone and camera from Bhuvan Bam. Roshan thanked him for the sweet gesture especially in…